I have the Behringer ddm4000, it's very decent but....

You have to focus a little more on your needs. Stop asking what people like (we all like different things), look at the equipment and see in what way it works for YOU.

Behringer ddm4000 is ok, but I would never use the audio output of that mixer. I only play high quality WAV files, and have a good external soundcard if I play from a computer. Best way to make sure your sound is top quality.

Considering this, the behringer is way too big for my use. And some of those knobs can't be assigned midi.

If you don't use the mixer for it's sound, than all mixers with midi options are decent controllers, they just send data, so you just need to look if the interface fits your needs.

If you have a soundcard, then you can look at midi controllers also instead of mixers, that can save you money.

And most of all, DJing is about personnality. It's about passion for music, but also passion for the tools you will use and how you will express yourself. It's about making your own choices, as you will have to do with music selection. Don't let people tell you what's hot, inform yourself, and start making your own calls on what feels right for you.

Last edited by Ravemontreal on Mar-11-2009 at 16:32

Thank you for your responses. But I think I am going to go with the DDM4000 for now... With it I can get a pair of some really nice speakers/sub and a soundcard and still have some money left over...

If you're using Ableton you don't need anything. It mixes, EQs, renders and pumps up the crowd for you.

It also has an autograph signing plug-in. So long as you Jesus pose at every 32nd bar you'll be good.

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Originally posted by Alex If you're using Ableton you don't need anything. It mixes, EQs, renders and pumps up the crowd for you. It also has an autograph signing plug-in. So long as you Jesus pose at every 32nd bar you'll be good.

Yea at first I fucked around with Ableton, but I like Tracktor a lot more now that I used it. I like the feel of it a lot more.

Just remember man, seriously lol, if you end up buying this cause you're saving money and you really do catch the bug and become passionate about it, you'll want better gear in the near future and you'll end up losing money. The way I see it with my gear is it's top notch bedroom gear, really good quality stuff, but not over the top. like I don't have a fuckin xone 4D with 1000$ monitors and a beefed ass laptop you know what I mean? Anyway glad to hear you're getting into this shit and maybe we can arrange a party somewhere when you become half decent and we can go b2b lol :P take it easy broooooooo. you goin to funkerman on the 20th??

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Originally posted by Monocle you goin to funkerman on the 20th??

no